Hibernian FC extended their unbeaten streak to 16 matches in the Scottish Premiership with an impressive 2-0 away victory over Rangers at Ibrox. The result condemned Rangers to a record fifth consecutive home defeat, intensifying pressure on interim manager Barry Ferguson, who is yet to register a win at Ibrox since taking over from Philippe Clement.
Hibernian Secure First Win at Ibrox Since 2018
Hibs dominated the encounter with goals from Dylan Levitt and Martin Boyle, securing their first win in Govan since February 2018. Levitt opened the scoring in the first half, capitalizing on a costly goalkeeping error from Jack Butland. Boyle added a second after the break, finishing a brilliant counterattack that stood after a VAR check confirmed his onside position.
The result means Hibernian remain third in the Scottish Premiership table, with just six matches left in the 2024–25 season. Their solid defensive display and efficient counterattacking football earned them a deserved win against a struggling Rangers side.
Rangers' Defensive Issues Continue Under Ferguson
For Rangers, it was another match riddled with defensive frailties and missed chances, marking the sixth consecutive domestic game in which they've conceded at least two goals – a statistic not seen in over 131 years of club history.
Substitute Nedim Bajrami came close to leveling the score, striking the crossbar with a stunning long-range effort. Meanwhile, striker Cyriel Dessers was wasteful in front of goal, squandering three first-half opportunities and failing to convert from close range late in the game.
Poor Form Ahead of Crucial European Clash
The defeat adds further concern for Rangers ahead of their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash with Athletic Bilbao at Ibrox on Thursday. Ferguson's side will need to regroup quickly to avoid further disappointment in both domestic and European competition.
